KANAZAWA   19 May 2024
 
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Race 6 1500m

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Expecting Subtle Approach to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. SHIKO (9) scored an impressive win by 3 lengths when resuming from a spell last time out over 1500m at this track. Will be better for that latest run and he looks hard to stop again. THIS MOMENT (7) scored a fresh win then was well fancied last start over 1400m at this track when sixth, beaten 7 lengths. Great chance to atone. CLIONE (3) has switched yards since finishing fourth three-and-a-half weeks ago over 1400m at Sonoda. Comes here with definite top-three claims. SUBTLE APPROACH (5) was fourth two back then was beaten less than 4L last start over 1500m at this track. Finds a nice race and can feature.
1 04231 CHEMIN DE ROI
KAZUYA IBI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track April 21 over 1500m defeating Migi Hook with 55kg at $9.60. The run before that 3rd of 9 at this track on April 9 over 1500m, 35 len behind Piedra Aguila carrying 56kg at $12.50. This is well within his grasp.
1
TATSUYA WATANABE
BLUE, GREEN VEE, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, ARMBAND, CUFF, White cap
2 05155 TWINKLUGER
YUKO TAKAHASHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Yuji Yamada
Most recently 5th of 11 at this track on May 4 over 1500m, 8 len behind Kikuno Beast with 54kg at $40.20. The start before that got back early 5th of 10 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 5 len behind Kanetoshi Loin carrying 54kg at $25.60. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
2
KENSHIN UOZUMI
GREEN, RED STRIPES, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
3 5x934 CLIONE
KAZUYOSHI KATO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Going well. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Sonoda on April 23 over 1400m, 6 len behind Marions Nous with 54kg at $9.50. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Sonoda on April 9 over 1400m, 4 len behind Galant carrying 54kg at $20.90. Worth another chance.
3
H YOSHIHARA
ORANGE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, White cap
4 87234 I AM ROSY
AKIHIRO KAWAZOE
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Koichi Hori
Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Beach Blues with 54kg at $16.20. The run before that 3rd of 9 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 31 len behind A Shin Amen Ra carrying 54kg at $18.60. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
4
SHIZUO OKI
PURPLE, RED ARMBANDS, Light green cap
5 x2545 SUBTLE APPROACH
KAZUMASA KANEDA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Chizu Yoshida
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at this track on May 4 over 1500m, 4 len behind Smile Friend with 56kg at $4.60. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 7 len behind Takara Arthur carrying 56kg at $15.30. Genuine hope.
5
TATSUYA NAKAJIMA
NAVY, WHITE STRIPES, ORANGE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 63366 KAWAKAMI INFINI
MASAYUKI NAKAGAWA
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track on May 6 over 1500m, 9 len behind Kei Love Mach with 54kg at $3.50. The start before that ran last in a small field at this track on April 15 over 1400m, 11 len behind Famous Glory carrying 54kg at $31. Genuine chance this time around.
6
YUMA SHIBATA
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE, Grey cap
7 88x16 THIS MOMENT
KAZUYA IBI
8YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Ryoichi Otsuka
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up won by 3 len at this track April 9 over 1500m defeating In One Sitting carrying 56kg at $2.20. Last start failed to make an impression; second last of 7 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 7 len behind Derma Susobarai with 56kg. Strong winning hope.
7
HIROMITSU HORIBA
YELLOW, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Grey cap
8 09007 WITH THE TIMES
YUKO TAKAHASHI
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Green Farm Co. Ltd.
Most recently ran last of 7 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 37 len behind Derma Susobarai carrying 54kg at $124.30. The run before that second last of 11 at Saga on March 23 over 1400m, 6 len behind Oscar Winner carrying 54kg at $138.20. Rather invest elsewhere.
8
CHIHIRO KANEKO
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE, Cyan cap
9 x00x1 SHIKO
KAZUYA IBI
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Makio Okada
Second-up. First-up after three months favourite; won by 3 len at this track May 6 over 1500m defeating Very Early with 56kg at $1.20. Previously second-up 12th of 18 at Kyoto on January 27 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Conquista carrying 58.0kg at $255.10. The one to beat based on that latest effort. Improver with winning prospects.
9
TAICHI SUZUKI
RED, GREEN BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
10 5x825 CIVIL BOY
KINYA SUGAWARA
6YO  BLACK  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 5th of 9 at this track on May 6 over 1500m, 8 len behind Kei Love Mach with 56kg at $13.90. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on March 17 over 1500m, 4 len behind Lemon with 56kg at $10.20. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.
10
TAIGA KURIHARA
NAVY, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES , RED ARMBANDS, Light brown cap